A/N: At long last, the glorious ACTUAL return of PRMK! Overload on projects plus lack of motivation is mainly the reason why we never got back to this but finally we are back. I can only pray that the next episode will not take so long to make. Now before you start bashing Drake and Protostar, ALL will be revealed eventually! Almost every character has a story to them. Without further ado, here we go!
POWER RANGERS MYTHIC KNIGHTS
EPISODE 23: Shining Protostar
WRITTEN BY JIMMY MAEHER AND ZAK KAYES
EDITED BY ZAK KAYES, JOEY TURNER, AND JULIE WELCH
(WEST MEADOWBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. MONDAY , JUNE 5th, 2012)
(The effects of the battle with the Psycho Rangers had done quite a number on the Mythic Knights. With little to no activity in terms of monsters, Vance, Alexis, and JT returned to finish up their schoolwork leading up to summer. They had become so absorbed in being Knights that they had almost neglected their schoolwork and with Finals coming up, they had to take a break from fighting to study. The last week of school had arrived and Vance had gotten to school a little late. Thankfully he could afford to miss a period or too. He hadn't bothered to look for JT or Alexis and he made his way through the halls as people were filing in.)
VANCE: Where is he?
(Vance had looked all over the place for a certain someone and passed by the locker of one Quintin West. He paused for the moment and looked at it, noticing all the graffiti on it. One of the students passed and Vance turned to him.)
VANCE: Zack, hey. What's going on with all this graffiti?
ZACK: I thought you'dc be happy with this. He isn't so tough now thanks to JT. I oughta give the guy a medal; Quintin would keep stuffing me in lockers every day.
VANCE: He's not the jackass you make him out to be.
ZACK: You so sure? You haven't really been around to see what's been going on huh?
VANCE: …I think I can get the basic idea. Has anyone seen him?
ZACK: Nope. Not for the past week. Maybe he finally left.
VANCE: He was my friend at one point, Zack. I'm the only one who knows who he was before any of this.
ZACK: Then why didn't you stop JT, "friend"? You shouldn't keep protecting JT all the time.
(Alexis turned the corner to head by Vance but paused, overhearing some of the conversation.)
VANCE: Without me I don't think he would last long. (He sighed.) But I'm gonna fix this. I know what JT did was stupid, I know I shouldn't have let him, and yes, I know that Quintin has done some pretty stupid stuff but I will make sure to fix this when I can. And that's a promise I intend to keep.
ALEXIS: There you are.
(Vance turned his head to notice Alexis behind him, a slightly annoyed expression on her face.)
ALEXIS: You're late.
VANCE: I didn't know you kept notice.
ALEXIS: I sort of do when you rarely show up for first, second, or third period.
(Vance walked over to his locker by the end of the hall.)
VANCE: I had an errand to run.
ALEXIS: Anything involving your birthday this Sunday or checking on Quintin?
VANCE: …I didn't think you cared.
ALEXIS: The guy's an asshole but hatred and grudges are for children. If you want my advice and really want to fix things, which by the way I heard what you said; you'll have to see that Quintin and Jack settle things between themselves.
VANCE: I wasn't really asking for it. I'll talk to JT on my own.
(Alexis nodded, watching Vance grab some things from his locker.)
ALEXIS: You know you're lucky to have a cave.
VANCE: How so?
ALEXIS: Ingredients were hard to come by. Now you can make cakes of giant proportions with so much sugar and calories and frosting—
VANCE: You're gonna make me hungry.
ALEXIS: I'm just saying. Are you going to spend it with your dad?
VANCE: Knowing him, probably not. I have a vibe something's gonna come up at work for him. I'll bring the cake and we'll celebrate there if we have to.
ALEXIS: Right now we have more to deal with, Vance. Now that summer break is here, Grieger won't waste any time trying to overwhelm us and work us overtime.
VANCE: Then we'll be ready…unless you have doubts.
ALEXIS: I don't have doubts. I'll see you at the base after school.
(Alexis began walking away and Vance sighed, getting what he needed and went the opposite way of her.)
(KNIGHT RANGER BASE, LATER THAT DAY.)
(Keeping to his word, Terretto kept a watchful eye under his son's training of Gale. Sondre was determined to teach Gale what he knew to find a way to keep her powers at bay. As long as he knew Gale, he knew she had a temper and this would interfere with her control over her power. In the training room, he had Gale in the middle of a circle of dark green fireballs. Her eyes darted around to the fireballs and one by one they flew at her. Summoning the Serpent Soul Scythe, she was able to dodge and slice the fireballs, making them vanish. What she hadn't noticed was Curtis near the top of the steps, watching the two of them cautiously. After a few more slices, Sondre threw his own little fireball that connected with Gale, knocking her down with a grunt.)
CURTIS: Gale!
GALE: Mmf…I-I'm fine Curtis.
(Gale got to her feet as Curtis approached.)
CURTIS: What the hell was that for!?
SONDRE: I was merely testing her reflexes with multiple objects. Her mind was clear without any distractions in her mind.
CURTIS (Angrily): Distractions? Right, is that what you think of me?
GALE: Curtis, knock it off…
CURTIS: No, I'm sick of this. The ONLY reason why I even agreed for you to train her is because Terretto trusts you. But I don't, especially with how close the two of you are getting.
SONDRE: Perhaps you should calm your nerves.
CURTIS: Why should I? All you're doing is changing her and the more she uses that scythe, the more she's going to lose who she really is. I LOVE her, Sondre. If you even think for one minute that I'm a distraction-
SONDRE: You've made your point, Curtis. Would you let us continue? Being in my face isn't going to solve anything.
(Curtis said nothing and backed off and as soon as he did, Sondre threw a fireball that Gale wasn't expecting. Curtis however kept his watch and suddenly summoned his Ivory Crusader, slicing the ball in half. In the anger, the jewel on the section separating blade and hilt pulsed purple for the moment.)
GALE: Curtis!
CURTIS: Is a cheap shot part of your training?
SONDRE: You have to be ready for anything. Is that a problem?
CURTIS (He walked right up into Sondre's face): Yeah, it is. And what are you gonna do about it? You gonna try and get into my pants like you did with Gale?
(Gale suddenly yanked Curtis backwards and turned him right around with the scythe's edge against his throat.)
GALE: ENOUGH! Just stop it Curtis and shut up! What the hell has gotten into you?!
CURTIS: I should be asking you the same thing.
GALE: Maybe you should stop being a paranoid little bitch and LISTEN to me. This is what I want. I TRUST Sondre because I know he can take one look at me and accept my powers and all you've been doing is try to find a cure. Well you know what? Ziara was right. Being a Halfling is NOT a disease that can be cured. Is that all you can think of, Curtis? A cure? Even if you found one I would not go back to the way I once was. I want to find out who I really am and all Sondre is doing is helping me.
CURTIS: Right and I'm sure he's REALLY helping you.
GALE: What is that supposed to mean? You know what, never mind, that's only your paranoia speaking and it's getting annoying. I have never been certain about anything in my life and I WANT your support. I love you but sometimes you make it very hard for me to do so when you breathe down other people's neck, being all protective and insecure. All I want is to defeat Grieger, find out who I am, and accept my destiny. So other than trying to get rid of who I am, what do you really want?
CURTIS: …I want Gale. NOT Freya.
GALE: …then I'm sorry to keep disappointing.
JT: GUYS! WE GOT DEMONS! DEMONS ATTACKING! GET YO FROSTY ASSES UP HERE PEOPLES! (He started making choking noises.) THEY HAVE GOTTEN ME! OH THE DEMONIC AGONY!
(Sondre, Gale, Curtis all glanced upstairs, and scurried quickly up the stairs straight to the main room. Alexis and Vance also rushed down from the upstairs rooms, only to find JT standing there and everything's completely normal, without a demon to be found.)
VANCE: …you're kidding me, right. Where's the demon?
JT: Ah, I got something even better! (He pulled out a letter and a crudely-made drawing of a demon.) I have a letter and a PICTURE of a demon!
VANCE (He face palmed): There never WAS a demon was there?
JT: Nope! I was feeling SAUCY!
(Alexis rolled her eyes and pressed her two fingers against JT's forehead, brain freezing him and making him fall over.)
JT: I thought we were past that phase! …or GETTING past that phase!
ALEXIS: THAT is for interrupting me when I was trying my transfiguration spell.
(Noticing the letter, Vance quickly snatched it out of JT's hands.)
VANCE: So what exactly is this? (He opened up the envelope and looked at the seal from the letter.) Let's see. Dear Sundraville citizens, you are invited to be in attendance for what promises to be a monumental event. The Battle dome is proud to be the host for the first half of the finals for the Xtreme Supercar Racing Grand Prix this upcoming Sunday. (He looked to JT) JT, where did you get this?
JT (He stood up fully recovered from his freezing): …wait now I remember, I entered this contest MONTHS ago! I was bored and pizza deprived and I saw this ad so I did the only thing I could think of: I chased a squirrel around the couch a bunch of times, and THEN I entered the contest! I figured it could be a cool way for us to get out of the base!
ALEXIS: ….I should ask why you were chasing a squirrel…. But I know better now. So about this Xtreme Supercar racing thing, is it that show you, Curtis, and JT watch Vance?
VANCE: Yep. No watching left turns all day, it's straight up battle racing. Almost like real-life Mario Kart.
JT: I'm just grateful they never do anything like Mario Party.
VANCE (He teasingly pinched JT's cheek): Aww, you're just mad because you can't beat the Peach's Birthday Cake board.
JT: (slapped Vance's hand away) Oye! That board is a sugar-coated pit of hell I tells ya!
(The envelope moved out of JT's hand and landed in Gale's hands.)
GALE: Let me see that. I don't see how YOU could end up winning a little contest.
JT: Don't doubt my nonsensical powers, cous!
GALE (She continues reading): More details are listed on the back of this letter. Yours truly, Drake Kherick, #88. (She looked to Curtis and they both exchanged looks.)
CURTIS: Why am I not surprised?
VANCE: That name rings a bell somewhere.
ALEXIS: From the looks, I'm assuming you two know one another?
CURTIS: He's a former Lightspeed technician who helped design new weapons and gadgets for the Lightspeed Rangers….
JT: Wow, suddenly everyone and their granduncle works at Lightspeed. (Curtis pinched JT's lips shut and continued.)
CURTIS: …and he's the son of Francis Kherick, the owner of Kherick Industries. That's where your dad works, right Vance?
VANCE: Yep. And I'm guessing he's a racer now. How come he gets to send out the invitations?
GALE: Fame runs in the family, I guess. He's somewhat of a celebrity now. (She dug out some tickets from the envelope and looks at them, confused.) Tickets?
ALEXIS (She peered over at the letter and reads the last bit.): You and six of your friends have been chosen to sit in the exclusive VIP suite section of the Battledome, admission free. (She looked to them) …is this event of some significance to merit special tickets?
JT: "some significance!?" BLASPHEMER! Lexi, these things make you practically the Kings and Lady Kings of the audience! You get the best view, the best spots, and IMPORTED PIZZA! And since I am the owner of these lovely tickets I, that's me, gets to choose who gets to go!
VANCE (He took the envelope and looked over the address): Really? Then how come this is addressed to me?
JT: I uh…used your name?
VANCE: Why?
JT: They stopped taking my letters after applying for the Power Rangers fan club 100 times…in a row.
VANCE: Therefore, technically, these are mine.
JT: M-…maybe?
VANCE: …oh alright, you can come.
JT: Yay!
VANCE: Alexis, Curtis, Gale, Sondre—
SONDRE: I'll pass. Social events are not my thing.
VANCE: Your loss Sondre, and…. I think Vida might like it.
JT: Oh that's right; you're still in that completely out of nowhere relatio-
VANCE (He pinched JT's lips shut and looked to the others): I know what you're all thinking. Something's gonna go wrong right? And if it does…it's gonna be one hell of a birthday.
(OPENING CREDITS)
(SUNDRAVILLE BATTLE DOME)
(The Knights had only seen the Battledome on television but never before had they been in the seats for an event quite like this. The VIP was a standard room with tan colored walls. On one side of the room, a flat screen television on the wall with a couch, two recliners, a coffee table, and a few plants on pedestals in the corners of the room. On the other side was a bar counter with a shelf of various refreshments and a fridge on the side with plenty of food as well. There was a balcony that led to a view of the entire arena from high up, overseeing the massive race course and the sold out audience that had arrived. The racers had lined up at the starting line but there was one spot left. Vance and Vida were on the balcony, looking down at the action below, both taking pictures of the events with their cameras.)
ANNOUNCER: Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to the first half of the finals for the Xtreme Supercar Racing Grand Prix sponsored by Kherick and Spectre Industries! We have a sold out crowd in the Battledome in Sundraville tonight, the city that is proud to call itself the home of the Mythic Knight Power Rangers! Right now we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the last few racers and for #88 himself, Drake Kherick!
VIDA (She looked to Vance.): You know you didn't have to invite me, Vance.
VANCE: Why not? (He smiled and kissed her hand.) You're back in town for a few days so any chance I get to spend with you is worth it.
VIDA: Well I'm back, that's what matters. You haven't missed me THAT much have you?
VANCE: Maybe I have. So how's business at the Rock Porium lately?
VIDA: Slow, not as profitable as I thought it would be because of internet downloads but we've got store exclusive content. That keeps business going but I'm not around as often as I should be.
VANCE: How's your team?
VIDA: Ah, Nick, Udonna, and Leanbow just got back into town, and now they and the others are off at the new Mystic Force Academy in Rootcore, training new students in the way of magic. Maddie's working on a school documentary if you want to check it out sometime. And…what about your team?
VANCE (He looked back to them and then to her): Half is stable-ish, the other has me a bit concerned.
VIDA: Why the other half?
VANCE: Unfortunately my other three team mates may be caught up in a love triangle and they may not realize it.
VIDA: You mean Curtis, Sondre and emo-chick?
VANCE: Gale?
VIDA: Emo-chick. She's just been sitting there on her laptop not talking to anyone and from what you've been telling me, you could have a big problem. Question is: what will you do about it when the time comes?
VANCE: …honestly? The safety of my team is what matters most. Now my question to you: when you go on those missions, do you think you'll be coming back in one piece?
VIDA: You know the answer because you ask it to yourself.
VANCE: Yes?
VIDA: Exactly. And more importantly, it's your birthday. Have you gotten anything good?
VANCE: I have some good things yes but there's no need to brag about what I have right?
VIDA: Right.
VANCE: When will I get to open up YOUR present?
VIDA (She smiled and kissed him gently): Later today. Promise.
(Curtis and Alexis were at the bar counter with JT and Gale on the couch, watching the event, Gale was typing furiously on her laptop, while JT was indulging himself in the free pizzas.)
GALE (She looked at JT): you're gonna make me ask are you? (JT said nothing but Gale groaned anyway) ok how are the imported pizzas?
JT: They are AWESOME! I've already tasted 12 different types of cheeses and sauces!
(Curtis was pouring himself some vodka for the occasion.)
ALEXIS: Are you sure you should be consuming alcohol today?
CURTIS: Nothing wrong with a drink here and there. It's either that or a bit of scotch and I love some scotch.
GALE: That's typical of you.
VANCE (He whispered so only Vida could hear): And here we go…
CURTIS: I didn't know it was a crime to have a drink to toast to one of my best friends.
GALE: One drink and making a fool of yourself are two very different things.
CURTIS: It's not like I'm gonna make Vance an alcoholic.
GALE: At least he won't end up like you.
ALEXIS: …you're serious. Both of you, really? (She looked to both of them) I have had it up to here with both of you two acting like rams, constantly head-butting for no purpose whatsoever. This is NOT the place or time and even then, NO ONE wants to hear you two bickering. (She looked to Curtis) Curtis, you're better than this. I know you're paranoid over all this but maybe there is some light in this darkness, as corny as that sounds.
JT (Like a gospel singer): Preach it sister!
GALE: Finally, someone who makes some sense.
ALEXIS: However that does NOT give you the right, Gale, to treat your boyfriend like crap. For lack of a better term, stop being a bitch.
JT (Once more like a gospel singer): I do declare!
GALE (She shoved JT out of the way): What did you say to me?
ALEXIS: You've been ragging on him for no reason and all he's trying to do is protect you.
GALE: More like get in my way.
ALEXIS: Well then if you feel so negatively towards him, then dump him and shut up! Both of you are getting irritating and I will personally laugh when Grieger uses you two against one another. It's happened once before and at this rate, he may very well turn you two against one another, if he hasn't already.
CURTIS: JT, do you have anything to say?
GALE: Choose your words carefully, runt.
JT: WOAH! Okay, hi, one, favorite cousin here! Two, you're older but I'm half an inch taller than you! And three, I'm not trying to pick sides here but Lexi has a point… as always. Maybe if you two, ya know, talked to one another, sat down, Gale can be a little less…. dog-ish, Curtis can stop being more paranoid then me, et cetera, things could be just peachy, huh? What do ya say?
ALEXIS: It's kind of sad when HE starts making sense. So… (She took a drink from Curtis, root beer, and raised a glass.) Can we at least have a good day today? Where we can enjoy one another's company? For Vance?
JT (He raised his drink): For Vance ….and imported pizzas!
CURTIS (He raises his own): For Vance.
(The three looked at Gale.)
GALE: …for Vance.
(Music then began to play from the speakers and everyone's eyes turned to the raceway where another car had entered, leaving one spot left.)
ANNOUNCER: And there's #40 straight from Terranobia! And now we've received word #88 IS in the building, but first, we are excited to announce the world premiere of the trailer for Jon Favreu's newest movie starring Drake Kherick: Speed Racer 2!
VANCE: Speed Racer 2?
CURTIS: …I seriously thought he was joking on being in this.
(A trailer played with plenty of racing scenes, explosions, and fist fighting, all in the style of the first Speed Racer. Once the trailer was over, the crowd cheered and applauded)
ANNOUNCER: And now the moment you have been waiting for, ladies and gentlemen, the one, the only, the TRUE Speed Racer: DRAKE KHERiCK!
(Here to Show the World by Downstrait played, followed by the revving of an engine. From the main gate was a fancy looking supercar with the numbers #88 on the side. When the car got into its position, the lights turned on by the starting light and the woman raised the flag. Red, red, yellow, yellow, green, the flag was waved and the racers were off. Vance and Vida watched from the balcony while Curtis and Alexis watched from the counter and Gale and JT from the couch, JT wearing his football binoculars.)
ALEXIS: So is the appeal for this the same for that Xtreme Super Fighting League?
CURTIS: It's interesting to watch. My brother's a racer way out in the east on a different circuit though. Racing is a dangerous sport. There are no predetermined winners, Alexis. It comes down to both speed and luck.
?: Is that what they say, old friend?
(The others turned to see that someone had entered the room without them noticing. He was a man, 23 years of age, with spiky blonde hair and a blond goatee. He wore tight black jeans and a navy blue dress shirt.)
CURTIS: …Drake?
DRAKE: Not a projection this time. It's the real deal, right here. Good to see you again Curtis, Gale.
GALE (Not as interested): ….Drake.
JT: W-wait? If you're up here… a-and down there…THE DRAKES HAVE BEEN DOUBLED! (He fell to the floor, passed out.)
ALEXIS: Aren't you supposed to be racing right now?
DRAKE: I AM racing right now, chica. (He rose up his wrist watch and it turned on a holographic screen.) Auto-pilot's running like a charm. Tested it last week and had it scan the entire course and my driving methods. Oh and…you're gonna love this. Three, two, one…
(The others turned to look at the television to see "Drake" speed through and just barely pass the other racer, the car's grille making it by a few inches on the close up. The whole stadium began to stand up and cheer.)
ANNOUNCER: And with an astonishing new lap record, Drake Kherick speeds into first place after sweeping through the competition. They don't call him Speed Racer for nothing! He'll be heading over to Germany for the second half of the XSRGP!
GALE: That's cheating, you know.
DRAKE: That's the first thing you say? No long time no see, Gale?
GALE: Two words then: show off.
DRAKE (he chuckled): Better than the other two I thought you were gonna say. Whatevs. There's a difference between showing off and being awesome. I found that little line. (He walked over and shook Curtis' hand before looking at the others.) I see you guys have been off the grid since leaving Lightspeed?
CURTIS: We've found ways to keep ourselves busy. I'm not the one who won the tickets though, me and Gale just tagged along.
DRAKE: And this is your new posse?
CURTIS: Eeyup.
DRAKE: Then I believe introductions are in order. Drake Kherick, fastest racer in ALL of Sundraville and heir to my dad's industries. Just call me Drake, it's more casual that way.
VANCE (He extended his hand to Drake): Vance Archer, I'm a photographer for the Sundraville Times
DRAKE: Joy, paparazzi. No worries, just as long as you get my good side. You're the one who won?
VANCE: Technically a friend of mine… a rather demented friend of mine…. (JT sat back up with an angel halo over his head looking innocent) …won but he used my name.
DRAKE: Whatever works for ya, man. (He looked at him) You look familiar. You're that brony musician on Youtube right? CabrelloDeFuego?
VANCE: That's me.
DRAKE: Nice stuff. I'd say it's an honor but the honor goes to a real superstar, not a viral one, right?
VANCE: …I guess. (Under his breath) You could have just said you liked my stuff and left it at that.
JT (He held out his hand and shook Drake's hand extremely quickly.): Ooh! Ooh! Mr. Drake, JT's the name psychotic and power ranger knowledge is mah game! I love these imported pizzas! And it's totally cool that the toilets in the VIP section are shaped racecars.
DRAKE (He moved his hand away and went to clean his hands): Those were the sinks not the toilet.
JT: Wait, then that means I washed me hands in-…well that explains the blue water….
(Drake returned and spotted Alexis and Vida.)
DRAKE: And you didn't introduce me to these lovely ladies, Curtis? For shame. (He chuckled and took Alexis' hand first, kissing it lightly, JT started grinding his teeth as he watched.) Your hand is pretty cold miss...
ALEXIS: Gallows. Alexis Gallows and pray they don't get any cold, charmer.
DRAKE: I like my women cold. It makes things interesting once they warm up to me.
VIDA: IF they warm up to ya.
DRAKE: My fangirls tend to disagree. They say I'm charming, soulful, dashing-
VIDA: Full of yourself on there?
DRAKE: Fine line, chica. Fine line. I have a tendency to make some women's boyfriends a little jealous.
(While he said that, JT silently snuck behind Drake with his thunder axe high in the air, but then Drake looked over his shoulder and JT quickly hid it behind his back, whistling innocently.)
VANCE: Some, not all. Don't believe everything that you think can feed your ego.
(Drake looked to both Vance and Vida before moving back for a moment.)
DRAKE: Where my ego stands shouldn't be an issue, Archer. But as a superstar once proudly claimed, I am the best in the world at what I do and I can prove it every time out there. See some people love to take a big game but I learned a long time ago a lot of people are just talk. Word of advice to ya: If you KNOW you're good, don't be afraid to show it. Who cares if people call you conceited or arrogant, what matters is that you show the world who you are. Viral success can only get ya so far man. When you get on that stage for real with all those people chanting your name, THEN you'll see what I mean. (He looked to the others.) And that goes for everyone else as well. Success can make or break someone.
VANCE: …I'll keep that in mind.
ALEXIS: And no one's bothered to notice something.
(The others turned to see Alexis looking out the balcony along with many of the spectators. Up in the clouds, the sky had begun to darken and thunder began to echo through the area. The clouds began to form a tornado and it landed straight down into the middle of the course.)
GALE: What the hell? Forecasts didn't call for a tornado today.
VANCE: Looks like I was right.
ALEXIS: And at least people are evacuating.
DRAKE: Bring back any good Lightspeed memories, C?
CURTIS: Of course.
(They noticed a demon off to the side laughing manically as the tornado tore up some of the seats and cars.)
VANCE: Uh, look Drake, it was great meeting you, but we gotta go!
JT: Uh yeah! It's uh, it's game night! We're playing…LETS GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE! (He jolted out the door.)
CURTIS: Uh, what he said!
DRAKE: Don't worry about me; I can take care of myself.
(He and the others ran out the door. Drake looked at them and waited for them to leave before looking to the tornado and racing out the door, heading in the opposite direction. The Knights and Vida raced down the steps and Alexis made sure the seats are cleared before joining the rest. On the main platform, a mini tornado form and a figure appeared. The figure was a tall, muscular, demonic-looking, humanoid mammoth with iron fists, chains on his chest, pale yellow eyes, dark brown fur, and large tusks.)
TORRANTOR: Bow before the strength of the mighty Torrantanor, the ultimate wind-master demon general!
VANCE: You know a part of me is happy to know we got a demon to fight.
ALEXIS: Of course you are. Consider this Grieger's birthday present.
VANCE: Then he knows just what I like. (He raised his morpher.) READY!
OTHER 5 (They raised theirs): READY!
MYTHIC KNIGHTS: MYTHIC KNIGHTS, UNITE!
VIDA: MAGICAL SOURCE, MYSTIC FORCE!
(All six of them morphed quickly.)
TORRANTOR: Ah, how lucky, Grieger's little pest problem. I'LL BLOW YOU ALL AWAY! (He raises his hand) DEMONITES! ATTACK!
VANCE: Me and Vida will handle Dumbo. The rest of you make sure everyone's safe and handle the Demonites.
OTHER 4: Got it! (They raced off.)
VANCE: Mind giving me a lift, babe?
VIDA (She raised her Magi Staff): Gladly. Mystic Wings!
(Gaining her wings, she grabbed Vance and launched into the air with him towards the platform. Vance summoned his Crimson Phoenix Rapier and dove down, slicing into Torrantanor's back. He stumbled and turned to see Vance and Vida.)
VANCE: Well, I can't say you're the first mammoth I've fought but the chains are SO last century.
TORRANTOR: Your humor is lacking, Red Knight. You and your little pink friend won't be able to stop the oncoming storm!
VIDA: Don't be so quick to judge!
(Vida summoned her wings again and she made them flap quickly, hoping to send Torrantor flying.)
TORRANTOR: I don't think so!
(He channeled the wind and actually used it against Vida, sending a surge of wind into her and sending her slamming against one of the pillars, sliding down and landing on the ground.)
VANCE: Dude, not cool. First you trash the stadium and then you cheap shot my girlfriend. Come on, it's my birthday.
TORRANTOR: Well if you don't like it, then I'll blow you right out of the city.
VANCE: Not before I blow you back to the Nether Realm, Dumbo! …remind me to leave the cheesy jokes to JT. (He wielded his Rapier and charged in.)
(In the concession area, JT and Alexis worked together to eliminate the Demonites terrorizing civilians on one side of the arena. Alexis kept firing off ice arrows and JT used his speed to slice into the Demonites. Once Demonites surrounded them, JT put his back to Alexis.)
ALEXIS: You take the left, I take the right.
JT: You got it! …Say you think when all this is over we can get one of those racecar shaped souvenir soda drinking hats?
ALEXIS: Just get them! (She says, summoning her wand.)
JT: ON IT!
(JT rushed in to the left and ran along the wall, shooting thunder down on the Demonites. Alexis aimed her arrows up and showered a cluster of Demonites with ice. JT dealt several slices, dodging their attacks as he jumped back and shot lightning at the ice, causing it to turn into water to electrocute and destroy the Demonites).
JT: BOOYAKASHAAA!
ALEXIS: …what happened to "hi-gi-gi?"
JT: Until they start showing new TUFF Puppies again, gotta keep up with the times.
(The rumbling that was faint before became much stronger and both JT and Alexis stumbled, nearly falling back. Off in the distance they heard the sound of a little boy crying.)
ALEXIS: Oh you're kidding me! Look out kid!
(Alexis made a run for the doorway that led to the seats but she was knocked back by a Demonite grenade, crashing into JT. They could only watch through the door way as debris and glass shards began to plummet down to crush the child. In the blink of an eye, a black figure zipped by and snatched up the child.)
MOTHER (calling out): Stanley! Stanley, where are you!?
(The figure landed almost right in front of the parents, holding the child. They looked to him, surprised to see that Sondre the Shadow Knight, the one they had least expected, had saved their child. Sondre let the child down and the child ran to his mother, hugging him.)
STANLEY: Mommy, that's the Shadow Knight! He's the coolest!
MOTHER: Thank you, Shadow Knight.
(Sondre nodded and watched the mother get her son to safety. He turned to see Alexis approach.)
ALEXIS: Fancy seeing you here.
SONDRE: I was in the neighborhood. It appears you need my help.
JT: Help? (He scoffed and talked in a fake accent) We don't need no stinking he—(He saw Alexis' fingers.) Uh of course, a little back-up never hurt nobody! (He nervously chuckled.)
(On the ground, Torrantanor had knocked Vance down onto the lower levels of the race track. Tor kept throwing punches; yes we are calling him Tor from now on, that Vance had a bit of a problem dodging. But Vida used this as a distraction and leapt over Vance with her Magi Staff, striking into his chest and kicking him back. She raised her Staff up.)
VIDA: I've always wanted to try this, Magi Staff, Spear Mode!
(The Magic Staff's bottom grows longer to that of a wizard's staff and the tip became a blade. Tor brought up both of his massive hands like hammers and tried to smash Vida but she brought up the staff and countered, slicing into him several times and then jumping up, spin kicking his head. Tor stumbled with Vance dealing some heavy strikes into the chest, skillfully dodging and striking before he was caught and thrown into a pillar. Vance bounced off and spun, putting away his rapier, hitting punches covered with fire. Tor blocked one punch and shoved him back, leaving Vida able to hit strikes on the back. Vance charged up both his hands and began to shoot a beam of fire from his hands. The heat began to swirl around Tor but Tor smirked. He was ready for this.)
TOR: How can fire breathe when I suffocate it!?
(Tor raised both his arms, creating cyclones. He dragged Vida over and put them in a cyclone together. Vance tried to turn up the heat but Tor had trapped them both and the fire around Vance had faded. Tor suddenly stopped and drove both of his fists into them, smashing them back into the pillars.)
VIDA: You deal with this all the time?
VANCE: All the time. (He gets up, drawing his Rapier) That all you got bitch!? I fought a two headed bull that was tougher then you!
TOR: Them's fighting words Red Knight!
VANCE (Looking over Tor's shoulder, he spots Curtis): Yeah they are and I don't think you can handle JUST me.
(Vance motioned for Tor to turn around. He saw Curtis with his Hammer and his body glowing white and he stepped back. Curtis suddenly forced his hand to the ground, creating a ripple on the ground that made its way to Tor, stopping right in front of him.)
TOR (tauntingly): Oh wow, a little earthquake. I'm so scared.
CURTIS: Maybe you should watch where you step!
(He yelled and punched his hand into the ground. A small section of the ground shot up with tremendous force, sending Tor into the air, slamming into the ceiling and falling straight down. While he fell, Sondre suddenly appeared and drove both his feet into Tor, sending him crashing down at a faster rate. JT and Alexis regrouped with Vance, Curtis, and Gale. Once Tor had landed on the ground, the Knights pulled out the Black Dragon Cannon with the Rapier in place of the destroyed Red Dragon Sword. Vida stood beside Vance and put her hand on his shoulder to add some more power.)
ALL 7: BLACK DRAGON CANNON FIRE!
(Tor attempted to make a run for it as the Cannon fired up and shot straight into Tor. There was a blinding flash of light and when it dimmed, they all saw Tor was still standing with a weird shield in front of him. It shattered into pieces and Tor got back into a stance.)
TOR: Your attack just wasn't strong enough. Now let's see you how you handle this! F5!
(The Knights blinked as they were suddenly enveloped by a tornado, Tor used the wind to haul debris inside and the Knights were bombarded with debris from all directions. They were unable to escape and Tor dropped them on the ground and looked down at the 7 who had struggled to get to their feet.)
JT (He moaned in sickness and grabbed his stomach): I shouldn't have eaten that Newfoundland anchovy pizza!
CURTIS (He shook his head trying to make it less dizzy): You hate anchovies, remember?
JT: Yeah, but these were from Newfoundland!
TOR: And here I was expecting a challenge! You're poor sport.
CURTIS: This guy packs a hell of a punch, Vance.
VANCE: They're just like the rest we've faced. We overwhelm him and chip him down to nothing.
ALEXIS: But we're running out of power.
VANCE: Then we hold on—
(The intercom suddenly turned on and music began to play; specifically Kickstart my Heart by Motley Crue. The Knights, Vida, and Tor looked up to the intercom and then to the giant screen.)
?: Ladies and gentlemen, don't change that dial cuz the show's not over yet! Are we still on the air? No? Hang on, let me fix that. (There's a few seconds before a chime is heard.) There we go!
(Everyone looked up to the sky as a silver robotic figure blazed on through, looking very similar to that of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in design. It circled around the arena before flipping and landing in the large enough space between the Knights and Tor.)
TOR: Stay out of this, metal boy!
?: Now why would I ruin the fun? I'm trying to put on a show, big ears.
TOR: I DO NOT HAVE BIG EARS!
? (He zoomed over and played with them): Damn, how much reception you get with these?!
(Tor threw him off and he landed gracefully.)
CURTIS: …that can't be…
JT (He shrieked like a fangirl): oh my god, IT'S JASON FROM THE MIGHTY MORPHIN RANGERS! My one true idol next to Tommy! (He hugged the metal hero's feet) I LOVE YOU JASON! I miss the red suit, but the silver's a nice touch.
? (Awkwardly): Uh…thanks man but, I'm not Jason or a power ranger.
JT: (Looking disappointed): Life….. WHY DOST THOUGH CRUSH MY DREAMS!?
VANCE: …anyways, who are you?
PROTOSTAR: Who am I? (He chuckled) Who am I he asks?! I'm a symbol this city needs to help stand up to creatures like you. I'm the guy that can walk any walk and talk any talk. Ladies and gentlemen the following ass kicking is about to be brought to you by the one, the only, and your friendly neighborhood superhero: PROTOSTAR!
GALE: You must be joking…
(JT hummed the main guitar riff to Iron Man by Black Sabbath to himself.)
TOR: Cockiness will be your downfall, boy.
PROTOSTAR: Then let's cut the talk.
(With a blur, he brought up both his arms and blaster holes appeared out of his wrists. Tor charged and the thrusters on Protostar's feet kicked in. Protostar flipped over Tor, firing strong shots at the ground that gave splash damage to Tor. With Tor stunned, Protostar used his thrusters to rush in and deal hard lefts, rights, and an uppercut that sent Tor flying.)
GALE (She whispered to Curtis): I thought that suit was untested, how strong did Miss Fairweather say it was?
CURTIS (He whispered to Gale): I've never seen it in action, up until now. All I did was oversee the creation and design. I just want to know where this guy got it.
(Opening up his palms, a blue grenade and a grey grenade formed in Protostar's hands and he threw both at Tor. The grey worked as a smoke grenade and the blue stuck to Tor, wrapping him in blue electricity to stun him. Tor looked around him and blindly swiped at the fog but this gave the Knights and Vida time to attack to knock him up onto the track. Protostar landed on the track and extended his hand.)
PROTOSTAR: X-LANCER!
(Extending his hand, a lance materialized in Protostar's hands. It was a silver colored lance with a gun attachment at the end and an X grip in front of it for combat use. Rushing in, Protostar hit strike after strike along Tor's body. Alexis helped him out with ice arrows, giving Protostar time to deal more damage. Eventually Tor drops to his knees, trying to get back up. Protostar saw this and flicked a switch on the side of the lance, charging it up.)
PROTOSTAR: Lock and load, baby. (He aims the X Lancer at Tor.) METEORBEAM!
(A pulsing silver beam rocketed out of the lance and struck Tor, paralyzing him. With Tor down, Protostar held the X Lancer and pressed another button.)
PROTOSTAR: And now for the grand finale. PROTO SLASH!
(Protostar zipped forward and dealt two slices in an X formation on Tor before stabbing him straight through his chest. Jumping back, Tor began to spark and fell over, causing an explosion. The Knighs and Vida watched this as they arrived on the track to see Protostar struck a pose.)
PROTOSTAR: And that, ladies and germs, is all she wrote. So! How would you guys rate that? Now I know you guys are thinking perfect tens but let's be a little more modest. The entrance was probably an 8 and the action, well I won't brag, I'd probably go for a nine—
CURTIS (He stormed up to him): Whoever you are, you better start talking. Take the suit off and show yourself.
PROTOSTAR: Woah, a little hostile don't you think?
CURTIS: Considering that suit is NOT yours.
JT (Dramatically): DUN-DUN-DUUUUUN!
VANCE: Dude, he ended up saving our skin back there.
CURTIS: That is a top-secret prototype battlesuit from Lightspeed that, last I checked, was too dangerous to be brought out onto the field.
PROTOSTAR: Right, about that—
(They were interrupted by the sound of storm clouds echoing in the sky. Thunder struck outside the arena and Torantanor reappeared in mega mode.)
TOR: You really think you have a chance of stopping me now, Knights? Think again!
VIDA: Let's hit him with everything we've got then! (Draws her Mystic Morpher)
VANCE, JT, ALEXIS, CURTIS, AND GALE: WE SUMMON YO—
PROTOSTAR: Woah, woah, woah!
JT: WHAT!? YOU DARE INTERRUPT OUR ZORD-SUMMONING SEQUENCE!?
PROTOSTAR (He pulled out a silver cell phone device and pressed some buttons): Act 2 is about to begin. Let me handle this. (He pressed the call button and held it up.) Rev it up, Silver Comet Racer!
(The revving of an engine was heard in the distance and the Knights saw Protostar fly away towards the sound. Protostar flew above a giant silver zord-sized racecar and entered into the cockpit, pressing some buttons to rev up the engine.)
TOR: Really? A toy car? Don't make me laugh!
PROTOSTAR: Oh you'll see. I'll be the one giving you the race of your lifetime!
(He grabbed the clutch and shifted it, revving the engine once more as he pressed the buttons on the steering wheel to fire off several laser bolts that struck and stun Tor. Shifting the clutch once more, Protostar flicked the cap off the top.)
PROTOSTAR: Silver Comet Racer, Warrior Mode Sequence, Activate!
(Pressing the button under the cap, the zord hopped into the air. The left and right front sides of the car extended out and formed legs. The left and right back sides extended out to reveal hands. The trunk opened up to reveal a robot head and the completed megazord landed on the ground, striking a pose.)
PROTOSTAR: Silver Comet Megazord, online!
ALEXIS: AND he has his own zord? Maybe he might be able to help us.
VANCE: We'll see.
JT: Oh no. Not more car zords!
(The Silver Comet raised its arms and produced cannons on each wrist and the shoulders opened up to reveal more cannons. Finally, the chest area opens up to reveal the final cannon.)
PROTOSTAR: Silver Comet Shower, Scatter!
(Giant silver cannon balls fired from each cannon and even though Tor caught a few of them, the rest made a dramatic impact. The megazord then produced a silver sword from its leg.)
PROTOSTAR: Now taste my Revolution Blade!
(The Silver Comet sliced through Tor several times, each blow could not be countered. In a last ditch effort, Tor created a mini tornado and chucked it to the Silver Comet but it was quickly sliced in half, making it disappear.)
TOR: Ugh, why won't you just die!
PROTOSTAR: Not on the menu, big ears! Time to finish this! (He moved the clutch in a Z motion before pressing the button under the cap.) ESPADA VUELTA!
(The megazord raised its sword to the sky. The blade began spinning at 1,000 revolutions per minute. The Silver Comet extends the blade out in front and swiftly flew toward Tor, charging his blade straight through him. Once more Tor sparks, falls over, and explodes with the megazord striking a pose in victory. The rangers cheered for Protostar as the silver hero jumped down from the zord, making it vanish.)
GALE: I wasn't aware that they had finished designing the Silver Comet zord.
PROTOSTAR: And it works like a charm. No need to thank me, I was just doing my job.
CURTIS: So are you going to explain how you got your hands on top secret Lightspeed technology?
PROTOSTAR: Right. Simple. Lightspeed needed a test subject for the Protostar unit so I offered my services to test it out. And to be fair, I didn't STEAL this. I BORROWED it. The unit got shelved so I figured I'd put it to good use. I see nothing wrong with trying to help out.
CURTIS: I oversaw the design for the suit and many of its components so the ONLY people that were aware of the unit were me, Ms. Fairweather, a few other technicians and—
PROTOSTAR: Drake? I looked him up. Don't worry about him, he's safe.
VANCE: Why don't you demorph so we can properly thank you?
PROTOSTAR: Eh, I'm gonna pass on that for right now. Time ain't right. Besides, I need to recharge this suit.
ALEXIS: Will we see you again?
PROTOSTAR: Maybe. But how about you let me take care of things for a while? Take a break, relax, enjoy your normal lives. I'm more then capable of handling this city on my own. I insist.
JT: Yeah we sho- …wait? Take a break?
CURTIS: And what if it gets too much, even for you?
PROTOSTAR: …this fight that we had has been broadcasted all over the world. Pretty soon it will be up on Youtube and people will be talking about me. While you guys sit back, I'll be the center of the attention and then, when you guys come back, I'll fight alongside you. All I want to be is a hero that this city needs and deserves. (He salutes) And that's easier said than done. Peace.
(The 7 watch Protostar fly away. As soon as he was out of sight, the 7 demorphed when they were sure no one was around)
VANCE: …you heard the guy. I say we take his advice.
ALEXIS: You're kidding me.
VANCE (He extends his hand to summon his Jet Streamer and Vida walks over, getting onto it): Nope. We've been fighting and studying, doing all this crap for so long, it would NOT hurt to let someone else do the work.
CURTIS: I mean it's not like he's gonna replace us right?
GALE: I doubt it. I'll look into what's going on with the suit. I'm taking his advice too.
(Alexis shakes her head and summons her Jet Streamer. She then noticed JT standing there in shock.)
ALEXIS: …Jack?
JT: T-take a break? As in no fighting or zording…or rangering!? (He then noticed Alexis and hastily shakes his head with a weak smile on his face) I mean uh… great! I could uh…use a break from kicking demon booty! (His eye started to twitch while Alexis cocked an eyebrow at this) and I got lots of other non-ranger stuff I can do like uh…working on a…secret project next week.
VANCE: My party? Why not have it today?
JT: …I wasn't prepared!
VANCE (He chuckled): Whatever man. Next week it is. Text me if you need me.
JT: Uh…s-sure thing! And I'll just go and try not to get over exhausted at all the TIME OFF I get. (His face twisted into a forced smile and his eye continued to twitch, as he summoned his Jet Streamer and started driving it… backwards.)
ALEXIS: …guys, I'm starting to get worried about Jack.
VANCE: I've been worried about Jack since the day I met him, I'm sure he'll be fine.
(He revved the engine and rocketed up into the air. The rest of the Knights disperse after Vance.)
(KING GRIEGER'S CASTLE)
(Grieger, watching through his mirror, saw everything that had occurred and looked to Triano who had been watching in silence.)
TRIANO: What does your silence indicate, your majesty?
GRIEGER: Mild confusion…and intrigue. Who exactly is this mechanical man?
TRIANO: I'm not sure but he could prove to be a powerful ally.
GRIEGER: He fights with technology on his side…but I sense behind the suit is a little boy who can be easily persuaded given the right circumstances of course.
TRIANO: A replacement for Yuranzo, perhaps?
GRIEGER: His well-being matters little to me. Once they defeat Torrantanor, follow him. Report to me what you can find on this Protostar. That shouldn't be too hard right?
TRIANO: Well no. But do you even care that these children are slowly chipping away at your army?
GRIEGER: I have said before, there is much that they do not know. Their roles in this will soon be revealed.
TRIANO: ….wait, where is Yuranzo anyway?
GRIEGER: making himself useful… or at least he better, for his sake, or I shall make him suffer along with that annoying little red ranger! (Behind his grim face, the taunts and ridicules Vance threw at him during the Psycho Rangers battle kept playing inside his head, mocking and haunting him)
(VIDA'S APARTMENT, ONE WEEK LATER)
(With one week to himself and his father overseas in Terranobia for the week, Vance was able to crash at Vida's apartment. It was a quaint little apartment and Vance truly enjoyed Vida's company, when she wasn't out in the world fighting bad guys. Not many people would believe that Vance was dating Vida but it wasn't like relationships with other rangers were frowned upon. There wasn't a rule saying no. Even though Vida wasn't around as much as Vance had liked, he understood the mission and was always happy to see her. Vida was drawn to Vance for his personality and his attitude. From time to time she looked to Vance and often was reminded of Nick. Not in a bad way, of course. Concerning their relationship, they had kept things casual and neither minded public displays of affection. But that Sunday meant more to Vance then all his other presents. It was time they took their dating to another level, she had said. Vance didn't complain. One week later, the both of them had settled to a part of their relationship that was almost becoming an addiction. After rolling off of him to give him some room, she cuddled up beside him under the sheets.)
VANCE (Panting): O-okay…you really wanna work out the stamina, don't you?
VIDA: Is that a problem?
VANCE: N-not at all…as long as I can still test yours. See if my fire can keep on burning, right?
VIDA: Right. (She laid her on his chest and sighed lightly) I don't want to go back to fighting monsters for awhile.
VANCE: But you're a Ranger, you have a duty.
VIDA: That may be but there's no bigger rush then this, right?
VANCE: Andros told me something like that. So…what happens to us?
VIDA: What do you mean?
VANCE: Am I going to see you again?
VIDA: Of course. But I don't want you to be waiting all the time for me.
VANCE: I like waiting though.
VIDA: I know you do. But I get called away when you least expect it. I think you deserve someone that's around all the time.
VANCE: Someone normal? Someone that I can't reveal who I actually am to? I can tell you everything but I wouldn't be able to tell anyone else.
VIDA: I know.
VANCE: We've been dating for almost 5 months and you think we can't make it serious because you're away a lot of the time?
VIDA: I'd say we got serious a month ago.
VANCE: Do you love me?
VIDA: Yes. I do love you. But I don't want to see you waiting all the time for me. That certainly isn't fair to you.
VANCE: So you're leaving?
VIDA: No. I am telling you that I won't be jealous if you see other women besides me. Think of me as someone who's helped you discover your romantic side.
VANCE: But this isn't the end for us right?
VIDA: No, of course not. When I come back, if you're with someone else, I'll be happy for you. I love you Vance and I'm proud to see who you've become. I'm sorry if I ended up disappointing you but it's for the best, right?
VANCE: …it's not a break up right?
VIDA: Nope.
VANCE (he suddenly rolled on top of her): Good. Then let me give you the best last day here you can ask for…
(MEANWHILE AT THE KNIGHT RANGER BASE)
(Over the past few days, Curtis and JT took Protostar's advice and took time off to be lazy and spend time with another without having to jump at the sound of the alarm. Even though they had spent the first two days being lazy, they spend the next five working on a special project. On the day of the birthday party, JT had locked himself in his room while Curtis sat back on the couch with his laptop, designing something on his iPad with a stylus. He was listening to something on his iPad and also occasionally looking up to the TV on mute. He jumped a bit when the alarm went off but ignored it and turned up his music some more to ignore it. Alexis came running downstairs with Gale walking over o the railing.)
ALEXIS: Does NO ONE hear the alarm?! (She looked around and spotted Curtis before turning off the alarm.) Curtis, what are you doing?
CURTIS: Working on Vance's birthday present. Relax, things are under control.
ALEXIS: YOU may think so but I am going out there to save people. I am going to do MY duty.
CURTIS (he points to the TV showing Protostar in action): I'd say Protostar has it under control.
(Suddenly the sound of a door breaking open is heard, and JT zoomed downstairs fast as lightning. He had bags under his eyes, his hair was more of a mess than usual, and he was shakily holding his axe, shield, and shock sticks.)
JT: Was that the alarm?! Is it battle time!? (He smiled with crazed eagerness, but only Alexis seemed to notice.)
CURTIS (He didn't notice JT's smile): No JT, relax. Protostar's got this covered.
JT (He dropped all his weapons and put on another fake smile, his eye twitched even more): Oh… that's great. Yeah, fantastic. Yeah, everything's all PEACHY KEEN cus PRETTY BOY PROTOZOA'S beating up all the bad guys for us! I've never been so happy! (His whole face twitched as he walks hastily to the kitchen.)
CURTIS: …say while you're up, can you get me a soda?
(JT simply made an annoyed grunt and stuck his tongue out at Curtis. Everyone except Alexis just shrugged it off.)
ALEXIS (She looked back at Curtis and placed a hand on her hip): You're seriously listening to his advice?
GALE: Why not? (Curtis and Alexis looked up to her) He seems pretty content with just sitting around doing nothing.
CURTIS: Sorry I don't speak bitch-a-nese. Plus, you're one to talk.
GALE (She began walking down the steps): At least I'm making myself useful.
JT: (He still had his forced smile, talked through his teeth, with his whole face twitching) Oh and Curtis and Gale are fighting again, isn't it splendiferous?!
CURTIS: Yeah, useful by boning your "trainer"!
GALE: You know that's really getting old.
CURTIS: So is your attitude. What the hell has gotten into you to turn you into such a cold, uncaring, bitch?!
TERRETTO: Enough! (Alexis, JT, Curtis, and Gale looked to see Terretto emerging with Sondre.) For quite a while now Gale, I have had to listen to you and Curtis bicker and rag on one another like two annoying little squirrels. It is clear to me, Gale, that my son's training has had quite a negative effect on your personality. When you first joined, you were a wise and powerful former ranger that could be a good mentor to the others. But ever since you've discovered your demon origins, all I have heard from you are insults to your team mates and all I have seen is a much more dangerous and reckless Knight.
GALE: Well sorry to disappoint you, old man, but this is who—
(Terretto suddenly put his staff in her face and he stared at her.)
TERRETTO: I may not be around as often as I should but you will NOT disrespect me, child. Do you want to know what darkness does to an individual? Do you REALLY want to know the effects of dark magic? In my time I knew many wizards and sorcerers of dark magic and they were once peaceful, normal people till the darkness consumed them. I will not have my Knights falling to pieces over something so petty and I will not have another succumb to darkness.
CURTIS: Finally someone who makes sense.
ALEXIS: I hope you enjoy your "days off", Curtis. I've had mine and you may not take this as seriously as others but I had my day off. Now it's back to business. (She glared towards JT) And YOU JT, I expect a little better from you other than being a twitchy sloth. How can a Power Ranger aficionado like you just stand by while some other hero does the work of a ranger!?
(At that moment, JT's eyes started watering and his lips started quivering which made Alexis' glare soften a bit.)
JT: …okay you're right! I can't take the non-action! I miss being a ranger, and doing the morphing and the fighting and the zording and the corny one-lining! Ever since Protoplasm man-
CURTIS: ProtoSTAR.
JT: BITE ME! …started fighting the demons, it's been peaceful, quiet, and I can't take it anymore! You know what I DID all week?! …and no it wasn't what you think, I taught myself to play the sitar and I DESPISE the sitar! If I don't get out there, and start fighting demons in five minutes…. I'M GONNA LOSE WHAT'S LEFT OF MY FREAKIN' MIND! (He screamed in agony, then got into a fetal position.)
ALEXIS: (Started rubbing JT's head affectionately) Alright, it's ok Jack, take it easy, no need to get hysterical.
GALE: Whatever, my cousin's way too "special" for me anyways…
(Suddenly a lightning bolt zipped past Gale's face and hit the wall, leaving a mark. The blast came from JT who held his axe up high with a look of psychotic rage in his eye.)
JT: You wanna come down and say that to my face, Gale? I'm on the edge I tell ya, TOP OF THE WORLD GRANDMA!
TERRETTO (He rose his staff up and made the bottom touch the floor with a quick tap, making his voice louder): CEASE! Alexis, calm him!
(Alexis held her hand out and cupped it over JT's forehead, but instead of freezing, JT suddenly started slowing down.)
JT: Getting…sleepy…my pony made the dean's list. (He passed out.)
CURTIS: …that wasn't a brain freeze.
ALEXIS: It's a new technique, rather than freezing the brain, it just cools it down slowly, thus enabling the brain's owner to cool down and relax. (JT started snoring, which made Alexis smile a bit and think to herself) Aww, he's almost kind of cute when he's passed out.
TERRETTO (He turned towards Gale): and as for you, I am left with no choice. As of now, Gale, I am cancelling your training with Sondre PERMANENTLY.
GALE: WHAT!? You can't be serious!
TERRETTO: AND I will be taking your Serpent Soul Scythe until you can control yourself and find a way to balance the darkness inside you. The more you delve in the darkness, the more your personality and your aura changes. Until it returns to normal, you will not be using the Scythe.
GALE: Whatever… (She storms away.)
(Suddenly the alarm went off and they all turned to the crystal ball. Terretto walked over to see Torantanor emerging from the ground with some Demonites.)
TERRETTO: I wouldn't be leaving so soon. It seems Grieger has decided to bring Torantanor back.
CURTIS: And they're always stronger the second time around. (He gets up and puts his stuff away, heading to the garage, looking to Alexis) Break time's over and when it's over, I will always be there to kick some ass.
ALEXIS: What about Vance?
CURTIS: He'll meet us there. (He grabbed his phone to text Vance.)
JT (He sat upright like a dog): BATTLE?! (He started panting like a dog, then cheered loudly) BATTLE! (He hastily picked up all his weapons) I'm making a comeback, IT'S GO TIME BABY!
(Alexis, Curtis, and JT rushed downstairs to the garage with Gale following quietly.)
(DOWNTOWN SUNDRAVILLE)
(Tor had fully emerged from the nether portal, stomping around the crowded plaza area. He sent laser beams from his palms that destroyed cars and flipped people over and away.)
TOR: Leave it to petty humans to run away. I'll send your kind straight into the skies so I can watch you plummet and die!
PROTOSTAR: That won't do you much good with a guy that can fly!
(Tor turned to see Protostar with an X Lancer in one hand and blue grenade in another. The blue grenade stuck and stunned Tor once more while Protostar flew down and grabbed Tor. Protostar went straight up into the air, dragging Tor against one of the buildings and then chucking him right back down into the plaza, creating a crater.)
TOR: How you're still alive is beyond me. You've been a thorn in King Grieger's sides for sometime now.
PROTOSTAR: Well then, I must be doing my job right. I've been shredding through his Demon generals faster than he can send them. So why don't you just be a good boy and lay down?
TOR (He began to laugh): I am sorry to disappoint but you don't know a thing about demons and their second time around!
(Protostar held the X Lancer, staying in a defensive stance. He watched as Torrantanor began to glow dark red and horns appeared on his head. His eyes became pale white and he grew a little larger, his muscle mass increasing. He hunched over like a giant gorilla and he banged his chest, taunting Protostar.)
PROTOSTAR: Okay…that's new. (He pointed to him) Let's dance, freak!
(Raising his palms, Tor began firing balls of dark red energy that Protostar dodged and they began dodging and exchanging shots with one another. When Protostar had a shot, he rushed in and deal slices on the chests but they had no affect. Tor grinned and backhanded Protostar out of his way, right through a bus stand. Using the wind, Tor began to hurl Protostar around like a ragdoll, slamming him into the ground several times before dropping him. Protostar quickly brought out another grenade and chucked it but Tor caught it in his hand and crunched it.)
TOR: I'm gonna destroy that little tin suit, Protostar! And then I'm gonna take the man behind it and crack his bones!
(Protostar got to his feet, spinning the X Lancer in his hands. Through his helmet, he could see his energy bar on the right which was almost halfway depleted.)
PROTOSTAR: You're gonna have to catch me first!
(The thrusters kicked in on Protostar's suit as he zoomed away but Tor shot out a gust of wind that used Drake's momentum, sending him crashing into a car. Tor stomped over, grabbed a car, and tried to sandwich Protostar but he rolled out of the way and grabbed the car that Tor had grabbed on the other end.)
TOR: Give up!
(Powering up the thrusters, he pushed against the car and sent Tor and the car into the wall of a building, sandwiching him four times before throwing the car away.)
PROTOSTAR: METEOR BEAM!
(Charging up his X Lancer, the Meteor Beam rocketed out and tried to break through Tor's armor but Tor was able to take the beam, turn it into an energy ball, and sent the ball right into Protostar. The explosion on contact sent Protostar once again crashing through a building. His suit began to fizzle and he looked at his energy meter to see that it was dangerously low. Tor used the wind to pick up Protostar and hold him in place.)
TOR; Better yet, I'll drive your stupid little tin head to Grieger myself and then I'll make you watch as my tornadoes level this entire city.
(Protostar stayed still as Tor was ready to deliver the final blow. Suddenly blaster fire rained down and struck Tor, making him drop Protostar. Tor turned to see in the sky the Mythic Knights on their Jet Streamers. They land their Jet Streamers neatly on the ground.)
TOR: Ughh, you again!?
VANCE: You didn't really think we were just gonna sit back and let Protostar do ALL the work, right?
JT: I thought we were?
ALEXIS: Shush.
CURTIS: So how about we make this 7 on 1?
GALE: Unless you think steamrolling over one guy is good entertainment.
TOR: Oh but it is. And I'm just getting started!
SONDRE (In Vance's mind): Overwhelm him. He may be strong but he can't take us all on one at once.
VANCE (In his mind): Sounds like a plan.
PROTOSTAR: I wasn't expecting the cavalry so soon. Thanks.
ALEXIS: Happy to help. (She raised her Master Wand) READY!
VANCE, JT, GALE: (Raised their artifacts) READY!
VANCE, JT, ALEXIS, GALE: EXCELSIOR! (Their artifacts begin to glow as do their bodies.) POWER UP!
(Curtis drew the Ivory Crusader while Sondre drew the Sparrow Blaster. Protostar had quickly gotten to his feet and flew away to one of the buildings to hide and recharge. Raising both his fists, Tor began shooting rapid tornadoes at the Knights. They quickly split into threes. Curtis, Vance, and Gale rushed in with their weapons. With Tor making swipes at Vance and Gale, Curtis front flipped over him and dealt multiple slices along Tor's back. Tor kicked him back which allowed Vance's Rapier and Gale's Halberd to hit slices along Tor's shoulder blades. On the side, Alexis and JT were higher up, throwing lightning bolts and arrows.)
ALEXIS: Come on, I need a clean shot! (She yelled, shooting arrows at Tor's feet in hopes freezing him.)
JT: THIS is for making me play the sitar, HIT IT LEXI!
JT/ALEXIS: BLITZ BARRAGE!
(JT pointed his palms at a sharp, dark blue arrow Alexis had created and once it was charged, Alexis launched it. Gale was able to stop it long enough for Vance to distract Tor and for the arrow to strike and explode on Tor's back. The Knights jumped back as Tor stayed straight on his feet.
VANCE: One final assault! Let him have it!
JT: you had me at assault my boy. ROARING THUNDER!
ALEXIS: HEAVENLY BLIZZARD!
CURTIS: UNI SLICER!
GALE: TIME STRIKE!
VANCE: DRAGON VORTEX!
(Tor began to back up and brought up tornados around him to try and deflect the attacks. Time Strike and Uni Slicer were able to shatter the shields. The arrows from Heavenly Blizzard landed and dealt heavy damage. With Tor's shields down, Roaring Thunder and Dragon Vortex sent Tor through a building. Alexis used her wand to encase Tor in ice up to his head.)
PROTOSTAR: Yeah, not so tough now when you're trapped in ice! (He looked to the Knights) I'll take it from here.
VANCE: Watch yourself next time.
PROTOSTAR (he nods before pressing a button on his X Lancer): PROTO SLASH!
(Unleashing the Proto Slash on Tor, the Slash was finally enough to shatter his armor. A piercing scream filled the air as Protostar leaped back and posed with the Knights as he exploded.)
PROTOSTAR: Thanks for the assist. He had me going there for a while but I could have beaten him on my own.
JT: Says you, but don't get Protonman, it's only a matter of time before Dumbo goes Jumbo…. WHY DID I SAY THAT?!
PROTOSTAR: You're probably right, and its Protostar.
JT: BITE ME!
PROTOSTAR (Ignoring JT): ...Zord time?
ALEXIS: Like always.
VANCE, JT, ALEXIS, CURTIS, GALE: WE SUMMON YOU MYTHIC ZORDS!
SONDRE: SHADOW SPARROW AND STALLION ZORDS, ARISE!
PROTOSTAR: REV IT UP, SILVER COMET RACER!
(The three megazords assembled and as soon as they are finished, lightning struck the ground and Tor returned in his powered up mode. Tor looked to the three megazords that had drawn their blade weapons.)
TOR: Don't get used to this little breeze, for the whole world will feel the true power of the wind!
(The Shadow Stallion and the Mythico Lion Megazord surrounded Tor while the Silver Comet raced in to deal some slices. To all three of their surprises, Tor was faster and kept blocking the attacks. The Mythico Lion was able to deal damage with its fists. Like before, the back was his vulnerable spot and the Silver Comet fired off an energy beam that struck his back. It seemed that the power increase had made Tor stupider and slowly the group chipped away at his health. While the Silver Comet and Shadow Stallion kept Tor busy, JT summoned the Phoenix Staff and charged it up for the final attack.)
JT: All charged up, get ready to taste the THUNDA! FRONTIER STRIKE!
(The Mythico Lion charged in and aimed the attack but Tor side stepped and grabbed the blade, starting to absorb it's energy)
CURTIS: Wait, what!?
GALE (looking at the energy meter): He's absorbing our power!
VANCE: Disengage!
(Before Vance finished his sentence, Tor took the energy absorbed and spread it out, zapping the megazords with their own energy. Sparks shot out from the megazords and they were blasted back.)
ALEXIS: We're down to 10 percent! We need the other Ancient Guardians!
VANCE: The shark isn't much help on land, Alexis.
GALE: Gee, maybe if we had the Serpent Soul Scythe we wouldn't be in this situation!
CURTIS: Torrantanor will just absorb the attack.
JT: So basically our backs are against the walls and we're likely screwed? …oh how I missed the odds against us! So, got any ideas Vance?
VANCE: Umm…
SONDRE: I do. (Everyone pauses) Vance. I think it's time.
VANCE: You really think it will help?
SONDRE: We don't have much of a choice. It may be pulled out of nowhere but it's the only combination we have yet to try.
CURTIS: Uhh, hi, mind filling us in?
JT: Yes please fill us in on this seemingly pulled out of nowhere item that's gonna save the day this time because the writer's wanted to try and make something cool to sell for the kiddies.
(Vance took in a breath while Sondre pulled out a card from the deck with a black star on it.)
SONDRE: Ready?
VANCE: Yep.
(Vance drew his Rapier and quickly drew a star out of fire and then slashed at it while Sondre quickly slid his card through.)
SONDRE/VANCE: SHADOW STAR, ARASTANU!
(The Shadow Stallion reverted to horse form and the head broke off from its body. The back legs attached to the sides of the Mythico Megazord's legs while the front legs turned into their hand modes and connected to the megazords left and right arms, making a total of 4 arms. Finally, the torso connected to the back of the megazord while the horse's head covered the megazord's head. The horse's jaw dropped to reveal a new robot head. The phoenix staff reverted back to the Crimson Phoenix and attached to the back of the Shadow Star as wings and the Golden Lion's fists attach as well. Sondre suddenly appeared alongside Vance with his console locked in place.)
SONDRE/VANCE: SHADOW STAR MEGAZORD, ONLINE!
TOR: W-what the in the Nether is this trickery!?
JT: If I may offer my own fanboy-ish input: THIS THING IS AWESOME! Since when can we do this?
VANCE: Gale's not the only one who's been training with Sondre.
(The Shadow Star made the four arms turn to two for the time being while Tor looked on in disbelief.)
TOR: So you got a new toy? It's a pity I'll have to smash it to pieces soon! (He raised his hands) F5!
(Unleashing the tornado, it enveloped the Shadow Star and brought it up into the air. The wings on the Shadow Star activated and as Tor attempted to throw debris and attack physically, the wings flapped and negated the tornado.)
SONDRE: Your wind can never defeat the wings of a mighty Phoenix!
(Tor growled and charged in to hit punch after punch but the enhanced armor blocked all damage from Tor's attack. The damage from the Shadow Star's Golden Lion's fists were twice as strong and tor reeled from every single rapid punch thrown. Finishing with an uppercut, Tor was thrown into the air. The Shadow Star quickly grabbed him and began heading towards the quarry, the Silver Comet right on their tail. Dropping Tor in the quarry area, he got to his feet.)
VANCE: We need to finish this right here and now before he starts recharging.
SONDRE: Haven't the fists been doing anything?
VANCE: If he keeps recharging, then we're just wasting our energy. We need more fire power.
PROTOSTAR: NOW you're speaking my language.
(The Shadow Star looked to the Silver Comet. First, the megazord shot a stun bolt at Tor which made him drop to his knee. Protostar pulled the clutch back and spun it, pressing a button on the console)
PROTOSTAR: MEGA GUN MODE!
(The Silver Comet jumped up and transformed into a large laser gun, landing in the Shadow Star's hands.)
ALEXIS: How did you do that?
PROTOSTAR: Don't bother with the details, chica. Let's see how he likes this.
GALE: And you're sure about this?
PROTOSTAR: No. And that's what makes it fun! (He pressed some buttons and the Mega Gun turned on.)
SONDRE: Lock on!
VANCE: FIRE!
(Pulling the trigger, the Mega-Gun produces a large multi-colored energy beam, the combined power of all 10 zords. Torantanor caught it but it pushed him back in the process. He tried to push back but his arms gave out and the beam pierced straight through him, making him spark, fall over and explode.)
PROTOSTAR: Game, set, and MATCH!
(The Knights looked on their screen at the Silver Coment.)
ALEXIS: So, what do you think? Friend or foe?
VANCE: Ally. Until we know everything about this guy or girl, he's…our ally.
JT: Yeah, yeah, yeah so now we got a new ally, who cares?! THE POWER RANGERS ARE BACK IN TOWN BABY! (JT then hugged the life out of Alexis who didn't offer much resistance.)
VANCE: ….JT, it's only been a week.
JT: …IT FEELS LIKE 2!
(KNIGHT RANGER BASE)
(Vance's birthday party was a rousing success. Vida had shown up to DJ for the party with her own music though Terretto was not as keen for modern age music. Alexis had gotten Vance a flame bow while Curtis had gotten him a custom guitar that Gale had stylized herself. But JT surprised Vance with a gift he was not expecting: a crimson red dirt bike, and a coupon for those toilet deodorizers that turn toilet water blue, Vance didn't really mind that much. Terretto had organized the birthday dinner for Vance and to everyone's surprise, the meal was perhaps the best meal they ever had. While everyone discussed the day, Curtis had stepped outside, finishing his drink as he examined his surroundings. He was unaware of Protostar leaning against a tree.)
PROTOSTAR: You shouldn't be out here late, citizen.
CURTIS (He turned to him): Are superheroes supposed to stalk said citizen? How exactly did you find me?
PROTOSTAR: Drake told me that he wanted me to check up on you. He's a busy guy, prepping for that race up in Germany.
CURTIS: I repeat my previous question.
PROTOSTAR: People say you're almost always in the woods, least that's what I was told. Drake did however want me to give this to some kid named Vance. (He raised up an envelope he was holding)
CURTIS: What's this?
PROTOSTAR: That there is a custom, one of a kind, unlimited credit, VIP ticket for any event at the Sundraville Battledome for up to 6 people. It'll cover every event for the next twenty years. Drake made it himself.
CURTIS: Woah. Talk about a birthday present.
PROTOSTAR: I know right? It must have its perks being friends with Kherick. Welp, I'm off. (He salutes) Catch ya around!
CURTIS: Wait! (Protostar stopped.) Thank you for saving us out there.
PROTOSTAR: Happy to help.
CURTIS: That suit still isn't fully prepped.
PROTOSTAR: Are you so sure?
CURTIS: Let me have a look at it. If you can get it back in one piece, we could—
PROTOSTAR: Make Lightspeed that much more badass? Yeah, I know. But I hope you don't take this the wrong way, this suit belongs to me now. I'm not going to pose a threat to anyone. All I wanna do is help.
CURTIS: Then demorph. Show me who you are. Who are you?
PROTOSTAR: Who I am behind this suit is not relevant. I'll do my job and…you do whatever you do best at Lightspeed. (He nods and powered up his suit.) Tell that Vance kid Happy Birthday for me. May the power protect you!
CURTIS: Yeah, same for you.
(Curtis watched Protostar fly away before looking at the envelope and heading back to the base.)
(SCENE FADES TO BLACK, END CREDITS)
VANCE (V.O): Next time on Power Rangers Mythic Knights! The final artifact has been found: Morgan Lefey's Ring. But in order to fully activate it, our answer lies up in the Sky Temple of Romnious. What ancient secrets lie within the temple? Find out next time on Power Rangers Mythic Knights!